Who owns Whistler Mountain?

Vail Resorts
On August 8, 2016, American company Vail Resorts bought Whistler Blackcomb Holdings for C$1.39 billion.

Who is the COO of Whistler Blackcomb?

COO Geoff Buchheister
as a former executive at Park City Mountain in Utah, new Whistler Blackcomb (WB) COO Geoff Buchheister has experienced the resistance to change that can come when an iconic ski resort is acquired by its long-time competitor.

Is it hard to get a job at Whistler Blackcomb?

The job fairs take place in October in Whistler and, with a bit of work experience under your belt, you may be lucky enough to secure a job. The difficulty comes in securing accommodation in Whistler for the season. This is at a real premium and can be quite expensive for what you get.

What is the difference between Whistler and Blackcomb?

Whistler pips Blackcomb for size with 4757 acres compared to 3414. But Blackcomb has the edge with vertical rise of 5280ft to 5020ft. And it has a superior top elevation of 7494ft to 7160ft. Both have over 100 trails.

Did Vail buy Whistler?

When Vail Resorts bought Whistler Blackcomb in 2016, nothing seemed to go right. But the U.S. behemoth avoided a wipeout, with help from a little something called the Epic Pass.

Where do locals live in Whistler?

Check out the top five favourite Whistler neighborhoods below.

• Whistler Village. A picture perfect mountain town, Whistler Village.
• Function Junction. One of the most exciting neighbourhoods in Whistler, Function Junction is full of community.
• Creekside. A down-tempo change of pace to Whistler Village.
• Upper Village.

How much does Whistler Blackcomb make a year?

Whistler Blackcomb reported $262.3 million in revenue from ticket sales, retail and rental, food and beverage and ski school operations in fiscal 2015, up from $254.5 million the previous year. In May the resort company said skier visits for 2015-16 climbed 26 percent to more than 2.2 million, an all-time high.

Which mountain is bigger Whistler or Blackcomb?

Looking at the hard facts, it’s pretty close: Whistler pips Blackcomb for size with 4757 acres compared to 3414. But Blackcomb has the edge with vertical rise of 5280ft to 5020ft. And it has a superior top elevation of 7494ft to 7160ft.

How many chairlifts does Whistler have?

Total Number of Lifts: 19 (plus PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola) including: 2 high-speed gondolas, 2 high-speed 6-pack, 5 high-speed quads, 2 triple chairs, 8 surface lifts. Lift Capacity: 36,148 skiers per hour.